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Dogged desire: Laurie Hippman on why he chose HKU for his MBA

21 Jan 2013

Laurie Hippman took a degree in veterinary science at the University of Sydney and became a veterinarian after graduating. Eleven years ago, he got a job offer from the SPCA (Society for the...

Gaining an edge with mainland management

21 Jan 2013

A “China Focus, World Vision” is at the centre of the Executive MBA (EMBA) for Chinese Executives programme, offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), which targets...

Qualification no use if real skills are lacking

21 Jan 2013

At this time of year, many people ponder their next career move. For enrollees on MBA courses, career advancement is naturally a key motivation. Not all MBA qualifications are marketable, however...

Moving up the ranks

14 Jan 2013

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English and American culture from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in 2001, Andy Chen worked in resources management at Walmart China and B&...

Asia business schools must adapt to change

14 Jan 2013

As the global economy continues to move sluggishly forwards, Asian markets remain some of the world’s most attractive. This is a trend that is also evident for business schools in the region,...

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Getting on level terms before taking a step up

Many people who want to move into mid- or senior-level management jobs are increasingly finding that they have to compete with candidates who have master’s degrees.

Late bloomers

Joe Leung graduated from what is now the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1990 and worked for 10 years before setting up Honwest (Esome) International, a lingerie producer, with his sister in...

Family ties the missing link in business study

With their growing presence around the world, Asian businesses could fast become a rich resource for postgraduate-education case studies. One aspect certainly worth studying is businesses being...

Rigorous programme demands discipline

The MBA programme offered by Hopkins Training and Education Group, in collaboration with the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in the US, is an intensive course designed for professionals who...

Globe swotting

Christine Jue travelled half the globe for the chance to acquire a learning experience in Asia and develop a career in the region.

Driving entrepreneurs with real-world cases

Entrepreneurship to me means identifying a market opportunity, taking action, taking risks, and managing limited resources to grow a business and generate profits.